The image shows a baby swaddled and secured in a traditional cradleboard, commonly referred to as a papoose. The baby's face is partially visible, with just the top of the head and a small portion of the face showing. The baby's head is covered in a cloth, with visible decorative elements including beading and fabric layering around the cradleboard. The cradleboard itself is intricate, featuring a greenish cloth with an ornate red, yellow, and white beaded pattern running down its length. A semicircular wooden frame extends over the top and bottom, forming a protective arch around the baby’s head. The background is plain and off-white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1935/1942
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- 3202 × 4832 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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